Inspiring and Creative Activities for Youth 4-14

This ever popular theme is coming back for another summer! Drawing inspiration from movies and games, this session will focus on building obstacle courses, problem solving, riddles, games, and improvisational engineering. We will utilize several indoor and outdoor spaces to design and create fun and exciting initiatives that foster creativity and movement.  Activities may include creating obstacle courses, improvisational engineering challenges, Among Us game initiatives, paper airplane / airplane design and contests, golf shot challenges, frisbee trick shots, scavenger hunts and orienteering. 

Campers will explore the state park system in Missouri and southern Illinois. We will investigate and highlight the unique geological features and ecosystems within these parks and conservation areas. Additionally, campers will visit a state park where they will have the opportunity to play, hike, and explore. At the end of the session, campers will create a personal list of state parks that they want to visit with their families after camp has ended. They will develop an itinerary complete with park locations, attractions, and directions to share with their families.

Campers, bring your spirit for adventure as we explore our natural environment and learn how to build primitive shelters and forts, and use specific plants as cordage, connectors, and supports for these structures. Activities may include basic nature/environmental education such as plant identification and animal tracking/study, to age-appropriate survival skills and primitive shelter building. Campers will gain confidence and comfort  being outdoors, while having a great time and staying active. 

Join us for a week of archery, sports, games, and accuracy challenges! Voyager campers will learn the basics of the Genesis compound bow before heading to the range for practice. If you did this camp last year, we have an extra instructor that will help you improve upon the skills gained last summer. Explorers and Adventurers will engage in individual and cooperative games. Sports and games may include soccer, basketball, bowling, bocce, putt putt challenges, soft/magnetic darts, pool noodle tag, and more.

During this shortened, four-day week, campers will head to various locations on campus to play classic backyard and indoor party games. The field, gym, and, dining room, and theater, will all be utilized to play games like croquet, frisbee golf, badminton, bags, washers, hot foot, and ping pong, to name a few. Although there will be no off-campus field trip this week, campers will swim on Wednesday and Friday.

Choose to be funny, silly, or dramatic, and show off your unique talents in this fun, upbeat, and supportive environment. Utilizing our theater and stage,  campers will have the opportunity to perform skits, engage in dramatic play, improvisation, dance, and comedy routines. Additionally, campers will record and edit their performances to share with family and friends. This is a challenge by choice activity and other opportunities will be available during stage time. 

During this session, picture books pave the way to mind-blowing STEM adventures! Get ready for a blend of storytelling and hands-on projects that will ignite your curiosity.

Dive into the spirit of the red, white, and blue with patriotic activities, classic games, and timeless traditions. Camp is closed on July 4 and 5 and tuition is pro-rated to $195 for the week.

Get a taste of Think Camp's Minecraft challenges with a mini-build project. Work collaboratively with your friends and let your creativity shine.

Spend the morning learning to play popular outdoor games like beanbag toss, washers, croquet, and more! Camp is closed on July 4 and 5 and camp is pro-rated to $195 for the week.

Send off summer with tasty, homemade frozen treats! From clasic rock salt ice cream to creating your own fruit pops, it will be fun for all!

Experience the thrill of crafting your own mini-mini golf hole. Dive into the world of 3D design and printing to bring your imaginative designs to life. Challenge yourself and friends with creative obstacles, aiming for that coveted hole-in-one. At week's end, take home not just memories but personalized mini-mini golf creation!

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